Tag: National Toshaos Council Conference
$2B for hinterland students under ‘Because We Care’ initiative
Parents of students living in Guyana’s hinterland will receive over $2 billion under the ‘Because We Care’ initiative. This policy ... Read More
NTC 2025: President Ali unveils sweeping development plans for Amerindian communities
Key takeaways: Over 250 firearm licenses to be granted to Amerindian, hinterland communities Tourism products to be launched to help ... Read More
Amerindian leaders urged to ‘speak up’ about progress, challenges
More than 250 village leaders have been urged to make full use of this year’s week-long National Toshaos Council (NTC) ... Read More
GS Jagdeo boasts massive Amerindian development ahead of NTC Conference
The stories of Amerindian development are ripe with success and progress, as government investments are bearing fruit in the villages. ... Read More
Over 300 Amerindian leaders sworn in as JPs, rural constables
A total of 362 toshaos, senior councillors and chairpersons of the Community Development Councils from across Guyana were sworn in ... Read More
Amerindian leaders solidify support for LCDS 2030
Some 254 Amerindian leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030, underscoring their recognition of sustainable ... Read More
Gov’t granted Indigenous right to self-determination in 2006 Amerindian Act – GS Jagdeo reemphasises
- Says local newspapers misrepresenting positive outcome of NTC Conference The modern 2006 Amerindian Act grants Indigenous people the right ... Read More
Govt working to equip hinterland with telemedicine features
The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister is working to install internet connectivity in ... Read More
Over 5,000 Indigenous youths receive extensive training, scholarships
More than 5,000 youths from the hinterland regions have benefitted from diverse training programmes and scholarships, greatly expanding their educational ... Read More
Amerindian leaders urged to encourage youths to join discipline services
Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, has called on indigenous leaders to encourage hinterland youths to join the disciplined services, ... Read More